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ABOUT SKY-DRONES

AERIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ENTERPRISE AND DEFENCE

IN THE DRONE. ON THE GROUND. IN THE CLOUD. AI-POWERED.

OUR MISSION

Sky-Drones is dedicated to driving innovation in Unmanned Systems, from autonomous flight to AI-driven mission intelligence. Whether you are a drone manufacturer, operator, or enterprise looking to leverage UAV technology, Sky-Drones are here to help you achieve your goals..

THE COMPANY

SKY-DRONES TECHNOLOGIES LTD is revolutionizing the drone industry with cutting-edge technology that enhances autonomous flight, AI-driven analytics, and real-time mission control. Founded with a vision to push the boundaries of UAV capabilities, we provide end-to-end solutions for commercial, defence and enterprise drone applications. Our mission is to empower drone manufacturers, operators, and service providers with advanced flight control systems, AI-powered analytics, and cloud-based software to unlock the full potential of unmanned aerial technology.


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LEADERSHIP

Kirill Shilov is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Sky-Drones Technologies Ltd, London based avionics and UAV manufacturer. Kirill has received a Global Talent Award in Digital Technology by Tech Nation UK. In addition to scientific and engineering experience Kirill has an entrepreneurship skillset and is a winner of CRDF Global Award. Kirill’s professional areas of interest include control systems, software development, electronics, embedded programming, flight dynamics, aerodynamics. Additionally, he is a UK CAA Private Pilot Licence holder. Kirill received his Master of Science degree with honors in Aerospace Engineering majoring in Flight Dynamics and Control and Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Applied Math and Physics. Before starting Sky-Drones full time he worked as a software engineer at ACSL in Tokyo, Japan and Perspective Robotics AG in Zürich, Switzerland.

  • Global Talent in Digital Technology by Tech Nation UK
  • CRDF Global Business Award Winner by MIT Sloan School of Management
  • UK CAA Private Pilot License holder
  • MSc: Aerospace Engineering, Flight dynamics and Control
  • BSc: Applied Mathematics and Physics

GLOBAL CUSTOMERS

Sky-Drones serves a global customer base, providing advanced avionics, AI-powered software, and full-stack solutions for commercial and defence drone operations. Their clients include drone manufacturers, system integrators, defense organizations, and enterprise users across multiple industries.

With a strong presence across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East, Sky-Drones continues to expand its global footprint, driving advancements in UAV autonomy, AI-driven flight intelligence, and secure drone operations.

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

Sky-Drones is trusted by industry leaders across defense, aerospace, public safety, and commercial UAVs. Clients include the U.S. Navy, UK Ministry of Defence, Anduril, Helsing, and DIU, leveraging Sky-Drones for defence and security operations. NASA, NOAA, Honeywell, and Raytheon utilize its technology for aerospace innovation. Public safety and infrastructure partners like West Yorkshire Police, NHS, BT, and Glasgow Airport enhance operations with UAV intelligence. Commercial leaders such as Skyports, Volatus Aerospace, and Near Earth Autonomy integrate Sky-Drones’ avionics for logistics, air mobility, and industrial applications.

SKY-DRONES TEAM

Our team is a dynamic collective of sharp minds redefining unmanned aerial systems. From engineering and software development to aviation, data science, finance, and business, we bring together diverse talents to push technological boundaries. But titles don’t define us — passion does. We’re a team that works hard, thinks big, and enjoys every step of the journey.

BRITISH QUALITY

Our values define who we are as a company and what we do, it's something that differentiates us from our competitors and we thrive when pushing the boundaries to bring the best products and solutions to our customers. As an organisation that communicates openly, works honestly and operates transparently, we’re always welcoming to industry challenges. Being supportive and responsive is among our key priorities.

WE BUILD SOFTWARE.
AND WE BUILD HARDWARE TOO.

Drone capabilities are becoming increasingly more software defined. However, the hardware to run the software on is as equally important. At Sky-Drones we pay the highest attention to the hardware design, manufacturing, inspection and quality control. Reliability of the drone is directly affected by the quality and reliability of the hardware inside. Sky-Drones’ hardware is manufactured right here in the United Kingdom and endures multiple quality control tests before being shipped to our customers and their drones.

LIFE AT SKY-DRONES

At Sky-Drones, innovation drives everything we do. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, developing cutting-edge avionics, AI-powered software, and full-stack UAV solutions for global clients. Collaboration is at our core—we work closely across engineering, AI, and business teams to push the boundaries of drone autonomy. Whether it's refining AI analytics, optimizing flight systems, or testing next-gen UAVs, every day brings new challenges and breakthroughs. We foster a culture of growth, offering opportunities to learn, experiment, and shape the future of aerial technology. With a strong global presence, Sky-Drones is more than a company—it’s a community of forward-thinkers revolutionizing the UAV industry.

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